scholarly journals Study of the Quality Parameters and the Antioxidant Capacity for the FTIR-Chemometric Differentiation of Pistacia Vera Oils

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (7) ◽  
pp. 1614
Author(s):  
Lydia Valasi ◽  
Dimitra Arvanitaki ◽  
Angeliki Mitropoulou ◽  
Maria Georgiadou ◽  
Christos S. Pappas
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Tocopherol Content ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Free Acidity ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Quality Profile ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Pistachio Oil

The aim of this work was to characterize the pistachio oil of the Greek variety, “Aegina”, evaluate its various quality indices, and investigate the potential use of FTIR as a tool to discriminate different oil qualities. For this purpose, the antioxidant capacity, the tocopherol content and the oxidation and degradation of fatty acids, as described by k, Δk, R-values, and free acidity were evaluated using 45 samples from eight different areas of production and two subsequent years of harvesting. The antioxidant capacity was estimated using 2,2′-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid diammonium salt (ABTS) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)hydrazine (DPPH) assays, and the tocopherol content was quantified through HPLC analysis. FTIR spectra were recorded for all samples and multivariate analysis was applied. The results showed significant differences between the oil samples of different harvesting years, which were successfully discriminated by a representative FTIR spectral region based on R-value, total antioxidant capacity, and scavenging capacity, through ABTS. A similar approach could not be confirmed for the other quality parameters, such as the free acidity and the tocopherol content. This research highlighted the possibility of developing a simple, rapid, economic, and environment friendly method for the discrimination of pistachio oils according to their quality profile, through FTIR spectroscopy and multivariate analysis.

P–112 Association between dietary total antioxidant capacity and semen quality parameters in male partners of couples attempting fertility

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
G Eslamian ◽  
S Rohani ◽  
N Shoaibinobarian
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Count ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Abnormal Sperm ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Dietary Total Antioxidant Capacity

Abstract Study question Is there any association between dietary total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and semen quality parameters in male partners of couples attempting fertility? Summary answer Greater adherence to diets high in TAC was significantly associated with higher total sperm count, sperm concentration, and sperm motility. What is known already Among multiple factors that affect the etiology of poor semen quality and male infertility, dietary factors have an important contribution. Also, chronic oxidative stress negatively effects semen quality. Whether adherence to the diet rich in antioxidants is associated with better semen quality remains largely unexplored.The concentration of single antioxidant cannot show the total antioxidant power of the diet, therefore the concept of dietary total antioxidant capacity (TAC) was invented.Dietary scores are useful approach to evaluate the degree of adherence to specific dietary pattern and its benefits in regard to health Study design, size, duration This was a cross-sectional study of 350 men from couples attending a fertility center in Tehran, Iran, recruited between June 2015 and September 2019. Men aged 25–50 years with complete dietary data were analyzed. Participants/materials, setting, methods Diet was assessed via a reproducible and valid 168-item semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire to determine the entire antioxidants of the usual diet in order to calculate dietary TAC. Semen quality was assessed according to World Health Organization 2010 guidelines. The association between dietary TAC and semen parameters were assessed adjusting for potential confounders through multiple logistic regression analysis. Main results and the role of chance The average age of study participants was 34.9 ± 7.6 years and their BMI was 28.5 ± 4.3 kg/m2. Participants in the lower tertile of the dietary TAC were lower educated (p < 0.01), more physically active (p < 0.05), and predominantly had abnormal sperm progressive motility (p < 0.01). In the multivariable adjusted models, men in the lowest tertile of the dietary TAC Score had 2.9 times higher likelihood of having abnormal sperm motility, total sperm count and concentration, compared to men in the highest tertile of the TAC score (p < 0.05). Limitations, reasons for caution The main limitation of our study was its cross-sectional design, limiting our ability to derive causal association. Wider implications of the findings: Our study suggests that dietary pattern comprising mainly of antioxidant nutrients may help improve semen quality. Our results are consistent with previous studies showing that plant-based diet contains higher levels of antioxidants are associated with better measures of semen quality. Trial registration number Not applicable

scholarly journals Increased Total Antioxidant Capacity in Seminal Plasma of Varicocele Patients: A Multivariate Analysis

2007 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Mancini ◽  
Domenico Milardi ◽  
Antonio Bianchi ◽  
Roberto Festa ◽  
Andrea Silvestrini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Seminal Plasma ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Antioxidant

scholarly journals Determination of antioxidative and enzymatic activity in green and red lettuce cultivars affected by microbiological fertilisers and seasons

2021 ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Milica Stojanović ◽  
Vuk Maksimović ◽  
Dragosav Mutavdžić ◽  
Ivana Petrović ◽  
Zorica Jovanović ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Phenolic Content ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Total Carotenoids ◽  
Total Antioxidant

Lettuce is a worldwide grown leafy vegetable rich in phytochemicals which are essential in human diet. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of genotype, microbiological fertilisers and season on the rosette fresh weight and components of antioxidant activity. Six cultivars (green ‘Kiribati’, ‘Aleppo’, ‘Aquino’ and red ‘Murai’, ‘Carmesi’, ‘Gaugin’) were grown in a greenhouse experiment during three consecutive seasons (autumn, winter and spring) with application of microbiological fertilisers (EM Aktiv, Vital Tricho and their combination). Green cultivars showed higher fresh weight than red in spring and winter. Green cultivar ‘Aleppo’ showed the highest fresh weight in control during spring. Microbiological fertilisers led to increased fresh weight in autumn. Mainly, red cultivars showed higher quality parameters compared to green (total antioxidant capacity, total phenolic content, total carotenoids and POD activity). Red cultivar ‘Carmesi’ showed the highest total antioxidant capacity, total carotenoids, and total phenolic content in winter with combination of fertilisers, Vital Tricho, and in control. In spring, ‘Carmesi’ and ‘Gaugin’ showed the highest POD activity with Vital Tricho, and combination of fertilisers. The present study suggested that genotype, fertilisers and season jointly influenced quantity and quality parameters with emphasis on Vital Tricho, and/or combination of fertilisers.

Physical and Antioxidant Properties of Superfine Powders of Golden Imperial Chrysanthemum

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-163
Author(s):  
Shuang-Jie Zhu ◽  
Shi-Hang He ◽  
Wen-Juan Miao ◽  
Xing Sun ◽  
Chang-Hong Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Hydroxyl Radicals ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Processing Method ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Total Antioxidant

We have examined the physical properties and antioxidant activity of superfine powders of golden imperial Chrysanthemum prepared by eccentric vibratory grinding. The coarse powders (GSP-0, 43.33 µm) were processed for 1 h, 2 h, and 3 h by eccentric vibratory grinding to obtain the superfine powders GSP-1, GSP-2, and GSP-3, respectively. The scavenging capacity against hydroxyl radicals and superoxide radicals as well as the total antioxidant capacity were evaluated. The results showed that the particle sizes of GSP-1, GSP-2, and GSP-3 were 28.87, 27.52, and 11.58 µm, respectively. Moreover, GSP-1, GSP-2, and GSP-3 exhibited better physical properties and had higher antioxidant activity than GSP-0. Among these powders, GSP-3 was the best in terms of its physical properties and antioxidant activity. The results suggest that eccentric vibratory grinding is a great potential processing method for golden imperial Chrysanthemum in improving its application value.

scholarly journals Assessment of Antioxidant Capacity and Phytochemical Composition of Brown and Red Seaweeds Sampled off Red Sea Coast

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 11079
Author(s):  
Abla A. M. Farghl ◽  
Zaki M. Al-Hasawi ◽  
Mostafa M. El-Sheekh
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Essential Fatty Acids ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Red Seaweeds ◽  
Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Total Antioxidant

Seaweeds are becoming a viable source of biologically active composites with a hopeful application as nutraceuticals, functional food components, and medicinal agents. In the present study, the antioxidant capacity and biochemical compositions of four seaweeds; Polycladia indica and Turbinaria ornata (Phaeophyceae) and Laurencia obtusa and Sarconema scinaioides (Rhodophyceae), were estimated. The results indicated that T. ornata showed the maximum value of total phenolic compound (TPC), flavonoid content, β-carotene, carbohydrate and has maximum percentage of DPPH radical scavenging capacity, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and total reducing capacity (TRC) (72.48%, 15.02%, and 53.24% inhibition, respectively), while the highest contents of ascorbic acid, lipid, calcium, and zinc were observed in L. obtusa. P. indica showed the highest protein contents, dietary fibers, sodium, potassium, magnesium, and total amino acids. Glutamic, aspartic, proline, and methionine were the most frequent amino acids in the four selected seaweeds. Brown seaweeds (T. ornata and P. indica) attained the highest percent of the total polyunsaturated (ω6 and ω3) essential fatty acids. The biochemical content of these seaweed species, as well as their antioxidant properties, make them interesting candidates for nutritional, pharmacological, and therapeutic applications.

Trans-resveratrol supplement lowers lipid peroxidation responses of exercise in male Wistar rats

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoud Nasiri ◽  
Saja Ahmadizad ◽  
Mehdi Hedayati ◽  
Tayebe Zarekar ◽  
Mehdi Seydyousefi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Peroxidation ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Enzymatic Antioxidants ◽  
Acute Response ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Male Wistar Rats ◽  
Exercise Induced ◽  
And Control

Abstract. Physical exercise increases free radicals production; antioxidant supplementation may improve the muscle fiber’s ability to scavenge ROS and protect muscles against exercise-induced oxidative damage. This study was designed to examine the effects of all-trans resveratrol supplementation as an antioxidant to mediate anti-oxidation and lipid per-oxidation responses to exercise in male Wistar rats. Sixty-four male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four equal number (n = 16) including training + supplement (TS), training (T), supplement (S) and control (C) group. The rats in TS and S groups received a dose of 10 mg/kg resveratrol per day via gavage. The training groups ran on a rodent treadmill 5 times per week at the speed of 10 m/min for 10 min; the speed gradually increased to 30 m/min for 60 minutes at the end of 12th week. The acute phase of exercise protocol included a speed of 25 m/min set to an inclination of 10° to the exhaustion point. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT) activity, non-enzymatic antioxidants bilirubin, uric acid, lipid peroxidation levels (MDA) and the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) were measured after the exercise termination. The data were analyzed by using one-way ANOVA. The result showed that endurance training caused a significant increase in MDA level [4.5 ± 0.75 (C group) vs. 5.9 ± 0.41 nmol/l (T group)] whereas it decreased the total antioxidant capacity [8.5 ± 1.35 (C group) vs. 7.1 ± 0.55 mmol/l (T group)] (p = 0.001). In addition, GPx and CAT decreased but not significantly (p > 0.05). The training and t-resveratrol supplementation had no significant effect on the acute response of all variables except MDA [4.3 ± 1.4 (C group) vs. 4.0 ± 0.90 nmol/l (TS group)] (p = 0.001) and TAC [8.5 ± 0.90 (C group) vs. 6.6 ± 0.80 mmol/l (TS group)] (p = 0.004). It was concluded that resveratrol supplementation may prevent exercise-induced oxidative stress by preventing lipid peroxidation.

Summer Day/Night Gender Differences in Serum Total Antioxidant Capacity as a Methodological Pitfall in Human Antioxidant Research

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Armando L. Morera-Fumero ◽  
Pedro Abreu-Gonzalez ◽  
Lourdes Fernandez- Lopez ◽  
Estefanía Díaz-Mesa ◽  
Maria del Rosario Cejas-Mendez
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Antioxidant

EXTRACTION OPTIMIZATION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS FROM AVOCADO PEEL

2019 ◽  
pp. 49-59
Author(s):  
Nu Linh Giang Ton ◽  
Thi Hoai Nguyen ◽  
Quoc Hung Vo
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Phenolic Content ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Quadratic Model ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Total Antioxidant

Avocado peel has been considered as a potential source of natural antioxidants in which phenolics are among the most important compounds. Therefore, this study aims to optimize the extraction process of phenolics using response surface methodology and evaluate the corresponding antioxidant activity. From the quadratic model, the optimal condition was determined including the ethanol concentration 54.55% (v/v), the solvent/solute ratio 71.82/1 (mL/g), temperature 53.03 oC and extraction time 99.09 min. The total phenolic content and the total antioxidant capacity at this condition with minor modifications were 26,74 ± 0,04 (mg GAE/g DW) and 188.06 ± 1.41 (mg AAE/g DW), respectively. The significant correlation between total phenolic content and total antioxidant capacity was also confirmed. Key words: response surface methodology, central composite rotatable design, total phenolic content, total antioxidant capacity, avocado peel

Evaluation of Salivary Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress Markers in Male Smokers

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 496-501
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Ahmadi-Motamayel ◽  
Parisa Falsafi ◽  
Hamidreza Abolsamadi ◽  
Mohammad T. Goodarzi ◽  
Jalal Poorolajal
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Uric Acid ◽  
Free Radicals ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Cigarette Smoke ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Background: Cigarette smoke free radicals can cause cellular damage and different diseases. All the body fluids have antioxidants which protect against free radicals. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate salivary total antioxidant capacity and peroxidase, uric acid and malondialdehyde levels in smokers and a nonsmoking control group. Methods: Unstimulated saliva was collected from 510 males. A total of 259 subjects were current smokers and 251 were non-smokers. The levels of salivary total antioxidant capacity, uric acid, peroxidase and malondialdehyde were measured using standard procedures. Data were analyzed with t test and ANOVA. Results: The smokers were younger and dental hygiene index was higher than healthy nonsmoking controls. The mean total antioxidant capacity in smokers and nonsmokers was 0.13±0.07 and 0.21±011, respectively (P=0.001). Smokers had significantly lower peroxidase and uric acid levels than healthy controls. In addition, the mean malondialdehyde levels in the smokers and nonsmokers were 4.55 ±2.61 and 2.79 ±2.21, respectively (P=0.001). Conclusion: Cigarette smoke produces free radical and oxidative stress, causing many side effects. Salivary antioxidant levels decreased and malondialdehyde levels increased in smokers, indicating the high oxidative stress among smokers compared to nonsmokers. Cigarette smoke had deleterious effects on main salivary antioxidants levels.

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